October 03, 2024
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. adds associates Drew Allen, Abby Grimes, Alia Reddell, Mills Bryant, Lexi Robertson and Grant Gentry to the firm expanding services in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro.
Drew Allen joins the firm’s nation insurance regulatory practice in Little Rock where he will assist in the representation of insurance companies. He earned a juris doctor from the University of Arkansas Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in 2024. He holds a master’s from Liberty University and a bachelor’s from Hendrix College both in political science. Earlier in his career, Allen was an insurance producer where he sold insurance and offered guidance related to various insurance products.
Abby Grimes assists with the representation of clients on a diverse range of commercial litigation matters in Little Rock. She earned a juris doctor, summa cum laude, from the University of Arkansas Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law where she was awarded top papers in Employment Law, Business Associations and Evidence and Advanced Legal Research, Powers of State Attorney Generals and Law of Sexual Exploitation of Children. She graduated summa cum laude from the Lyon College with a bachelor’s degree in political science.
Alia Reddell works with the litigation practice in Little Rock assisting in the representation of clients in a range of commercial litigation, construction litigation and employment matters. In 2024, she earned a juris doctor, summa cum laude, from the University of Arkansas School of Law. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in political science and in business administration. Alia previously served as a research assistant to the vice chancellor in the University of Arkansas Division of Research and Innovation.
Mills Bryant practices in litigation, employment, and education law in the Rogers office assisting clients with a wide range of matters. He earned a juris doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Arkansas School of Law. He graduated from Harding University with a Master of Business Administration in management and business ethics and a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in special education. Prior to joining Mitchell Williams, Mills worked as a legal extern for Judge Timothy L. Brooks in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.
Lexi Robertson focuses on insurance defense and litigation matters in the Rogers office. In 2024, she earned a juris doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law where she was recognized with the University of Arkansas School of Law Pro Bono Silver Award and the Outstanding Contribution to the Law School Community Award. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Grant Gentry joins the Jonesboro office where he assists with counseling clients on real estate projects, business matters and estate planning. He earned a juris doctor, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Master of Taxation and a Bachelor of Accountancy, magna cum laude. With a bachelor’s in accountancy and a master’s in tax, Grant has a broad understanding of tax matters relating to both businesses and individuals.
About Mitchell Williams
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a full-service corporate law firm providing strategic, comprehensive legal counsel for everything from day-to-day needs to the most complex, specialized business matters. Established in 1954, the firm has offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas and Austin, Texas. For more information, visit MitchellWilliamsLaw.com.